Workspace Overview
The activity bar, editors, Properties panel, and bottom bar.
The workspace has an activity bar, sidebars, an editor area, a Properties panel, and a bottom bar. The activity bar selects the tool shown in the left sidebar. Pages, story scenes, assets, and Blueprints open as tabs in the center.
Main areas
| Area | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Left activity bar | Switch between Project, Story, UI, Characters, Assets, and Localization |
| Left sidebar | Browse and create content for the current tool |
| Center editor area | Open pages, scenes, asset previews, and Blueprints in tabs |
| Right Properties panel | Edit the selected page, widget, asset, or story action |
| Bottom bar | Show the console, build output, motion tools, and the assets panel |
| Top bar | File actions, version control, and the run and build controls |
Selection and properties
The Properties panel follows the current selection:
- Select text on a UI canvas to edit its content, layout, and appearance.
- Select an image in Assets to view its asset information.
- Select an action in a story scene to edit that action's parameters.
When the panel reports that nothing is selected, select an item in the current editor or sidebar.
Editor tabs
Opening content creates a tab in the center editor area. Tabs can be closed and reopened, and Ctrl+Tab moves through recently used tabs. Studio restores supported tabs when the workspace is opened again.
A modified indicator beside a tab title means the content has not been written to the project files yet. Studio saves most edits automatically. Check notifications and diagnostics before starting Dev Mode or a build.
Adjust the workspace
- Drag an area's edge to resize a sidebar or the bottom bar.
- Restore a hidden area from Window → Show Sidebar, Show Right Bar, or Show Bottom Bar.
- Closing a panel does not delete project content.
- The console is in the bottom bar and carries detailed Dev Mode and build output.
The canvas is a layout tool. Blueprint execution, node tracing, and live game state are shown in Dev Mode.
Next step
Open the UI panel and create your first page.